Bible Dictionary
TENT-MAKER
A tent-maker was a craftsman who made tents, likely from the durable goat-hair cloth associated with Cilicia. Paul worked at this trade with Aquila and Priscilla while preaching the gospel.
Biblical Usage
Paul is described as dwelling and working with Aquila and Priscilla at tent-making. The reference shows him practicing a trade while engaged in his ministry and is consistent with the mention of his labor for his own support.